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Building Trust, One Project At a Time

By Michaela Feldmann

Success isn’t measured only by a finished job.

The team at J&V Landscaping knows that firsthand. It’s also measured by the trust built and developed between the homeowner and their team.

That trust is on full display throughout Siouxland, and it turned a single retaining wall project into an ongoing partnership.

“It started as a referral from a friend of ours in the fertilizing business,” shares Ruby Sebastian, manager of J&V Landscaping and Housekeeping.

“The homeowner reached out to him, and he pointed them straight to us.”

Ruby Sebastian

The first project focused on a major issue: a steep-sloped backyard that limited how they could use the space.

“There just wasn’t enough space back there to do much because of that big hill. Plus, the homeowner enjoys mowing, and mowing a big hill can be dangerous. So, the team made it more accessible by adding a 123-foot retaining wall and a bigger space for their family to enjoy.”

This project, like many others, required careful planning and execution.

“It’s really important that we first understand the problem so we can find the right solution,” Ruby adds. “For these retaining walls, the team excavated the trenches, laid the right base materials, backfilled the area with rocks to provide long-term support and made sure everything was level.”

Ruby notes it’s all about making sure that later down the road, when a big rain comes, there are no issues.

“Some people will just put a wall on dirt, and when a heavy rain comes, you can see all that dirt washing out.”

That positive experience led to another project around the same property. In the spring, the J&V team tackled another major area, the driveway, installing an 85-foot retaining wall.

“Like the backyard, the area was slopped down toward the driveway,” she adds. “The team removed the dirt, reshaped the area and put in another retaining wall.”

And because of the trust they had built, the crew returned, project after project. From tree installation and sod replacement to irrigation work, sprinkler systems, landscape changes and raised garden beds, the team proved repeatedly why they are the experts.

“It really means a lot to us to not only see a customer of ours satisfied, but to come back. It’s all about connecting with them. Their trust is our priority.”

That trust also brings longevity to client relationships.

“One of our housekeeping clients wanted to put in a patio,” Ruby explains. “She wanted a backyard space to hang out with her family. So, we walked the property with her and picked out materials.”

For that client, accessibility was the priority. The team built a walkway connecting the driveway to the backyard patio and the patio to the deck.

"It made it more accessible for them to use either entrance.”

The landscape was another concern.

“She really liked the idea of having the landscape brought up and having no patchy grass. So, we made everything wider for her. We also put in a retaining wall there, too. It was just another really great project.”

For the team at J&V Landscaping, it’s not the size of the project that matters.

“Sometimes It's just a small thing here or there that can really transform your outdoor space,” Ruby explains. “At the end of the day, it’s about making sure our clients are satisfied and feel supported along the way.”

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